Margarita Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Classic margarita with lime juice.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
If desired, rim your glass with salt. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and then dip it into a plate of salt.
2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, 1 oz of triple sec, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
3
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or serve it straight up if preferred.
5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.